Pentwater Inn

180 E. Lowell St

Pentwater, Mi --231-869-5909

Specialties of the House

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Chili Italiano

1/4 Cup Olive Oil 2 TB Sugar

1 large onion chopped

1 lb of each Chirizo Sausage, Italian Hot Sausage 2 TB Cumin

2 lbs Ground Beef 6 to 8 TB chili powder or a combination of Ancho chili powder, chipolte powder & chili powder or pepper flakes

½ tsp salt

1 Head of Garlic chopped

1 28 oz can Stewed Tomatoes 2 TB Dijon Mustard

2 Cups V *8 Juice 2 TB Dry Basil

1/2 cup strong coffee 1 can black olives, drained

1/4 cup cocoa unsweeted 2 cans garbonzo beans or other

white beans 2 C dry red wine

Brown meat, onion and garlic in large pan. Drain off fat. Add the dry spices and stir until they give a nice perfumn but don't burn. Add all the rest of the ingredients EXCEPT the beans and the Olives. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours on low or in a crock pot.

Correct seasonings & add olives and beans and simmer 1/2 an hour. Garnish with shredded Italian cheese and parsley or cilantro. Serves 12 at least!

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